A 20-minute and 40-second journey through a phantom rave club!!
author: Pamela Torres
Although I do not possess in my collection any albums by either Lacuna Coil or Evanescence, I already know that Corvo's "TerrorEyes" demo is perfect for fans of those two groups. Both decadent and melancholy, the four tracks on this CD juxtapose soul-crushing guitar riffs and sighing violin strings with the pulsating beats of retro electronica (as well as the occasional piano and church organ). Nina's vocals are those of a poison ivy muse, as they soar over every song in gorgeous black-winged mourning. In my opinion, the mysterious nature of "TerrorEyes" can be the perfect accompaniment for a Dario Argento movie, which is no surprise since both Nini and G9 have such a love for the horror genre. Undoubtedly, this EP will whet a listener's appetite for the dastardly duo's first LP, which will be unleashed sometime in 2007. As for me, I will definitely keep my cold, bony fingers crossed on this one!
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Addicting blend of dark, operatic, Industrial rock that makes you beg for more.
author: Sarah, Virus-Mag.com
Corvo may seem like the usual "newcomers" to the vast Goth/Electro realm, but with one listen to their new, self-released demo "Terroreyes", you'd think this brilliant male/female duo had been making this music for years.
Comprised of the enchanting NiNi (vocals), and the mysterious G9, (fx, programming) Corvo serve an enticing, addicting blend of dark, operatic, Industrial rock that makes you beg for more. "Corvo", being the Italian word for "raven," sums up what this band is all about. They don't repeat what's been done before. They draw upon a variety of influences, and they produce deep, atmospheric music that you can really immerse yourself into. The 4 track demo opens with Zann, a lulling, ethereal piece with varied sounds and soaring vocals. "The Devils" has a more climactic tone, reinforcing the cinematic tendencies that the entire CD has. NiNi's vocals flow and complement each track, very professional in sound and production.
The lyrics, "who's that winged man sitting on my breast caving in my chest sucking out my breath?" Further illustrates the band's ability to use lyrics well, lyrics that really work with the sound. The final track, "Fantomatique", is impressive, (and also my personal favorite). It fits in well for the dance-floor crowd, laced with horrific screams and whispers. It brings back an old Industrial feel, yet it's updated with a fresh arrangement and vocal style. This is THE band to watch, as they will definitely satisfy any cravings that they've created, when they release their highly-anticipated full-length later on this year.
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This is a very interesting beginning for new band Corvo...
author: Glasswerk National [Steven Hurst]
US based Corvo are entering the arena with their own brand of gothic rock. These four tracks deviate from the norm and are essentially experimental music. Lead singer Nini seems to bring more of a Burlesque side to proceedings, her voice wavering at some points and strongly operatic in others. Certainly something Nightwish fans might get a kick from.
The songs individually do still have a raw feel to them and may be in need of some fine sound tuning, but fundamentally are intact as pieces of work. ‘Zann’ in all of its trippy gothic proceedings goes from blurry surrealism to an epic draw out at the end. ‘The Devils’ is probably the most intact as a straightforward format for a song. ‘Fairytale’ is probably the highlight though – and like ‘Zann’ starts out on one foot to change at the end – here becoming a dark tale of electronica. Noise man, G9 takes over full time duties in ‘Fantomatique’ and continues the bands electronic aspirations. It is certainly the most experimental track yet – again bringing the listener further into Corvo’s horror ride of terror. It is for the large part an instrumental track and also the longest.
This is a very interesting beginning for new band Corvo – and there is a crowd out there waiting on them to provide something different.
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Excellent
author: Bisto
Excellent comunication from CD Baby, great condition and very happy with the beautiful music i get to listen to at high volume, highly recomended x
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